Sean Boynton
National Online Journalist
Sean Boynton is a national online journalist with Global News, based in Vancouver, B.C. He covers national and international news with a focus on politics in the U.S. and around the world.
Sean graduated from Mount Royal University in Calgary with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He served as editor-in-chief and news editor during his tenure with the program’s in-house publication, the Calgary Journal, and was the arts editor for the student newspaper The Reflector. While in school, Sean also contributed to Calgary’s monthly music magazine BeatRoute, eventually working his way up to managing editor.
Upon moving to Vancouver, Sean continued his journalism education at Simon Fraser University and freelanced for a variety of publications, including Black Press, before joining the Global BC newsroom as a freelance online news producer. He later joined the online desk full-time, and was nominated with the rest of the team at the RTDNA Awards for their coverage of the northern B.C. murders and manhunt.
He has since covered the 2020 U.S. election, the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, the future of abortion care in the U.S. after fall of Roe v. Wade, and the war in Ukraine, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada and around the world. He was also part of the online team that won a RTDNA Award in 2022 for its federal election night coverage.
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U.S. hurtles toward ‘child care cliff’ as federal funding runs outSept. 30 marks the final day that US$24 billion in federal child care funding can be spent, which experts say will lead to a crisis that will impact millions of American families.U.S. NewsSep 30
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Man with alleged ties to Tupac Shakur’s death indicted on murder chargeIt's a long-awaited break in the case that's fascinated the public ever since Tupac Shakur was gunned down on the Las Vegas Strip 27 years agoEntertainmentSep 29
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Will Canada follow U.S. and go after Amazon? MPs, businesses hope soThe Competition Bureau of Canada announced an investigation into Amazon's business practices in 2020, but has said little on its progress.EconomySep 29
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U.S. government shutdown looking more likely. What would the impacts be?A shutdown of federal government operations may have wide-ranging impacts on military operations, employee paycheques, and the U.S. and Canadian economies.EconomySep 26
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Amazon accused of being illegal monopoly in U.S. antitrust lawsuitThe U.S. FTC and 17 states are asking a court to prohibit Amazon's business practices and loosen its 'monopolistic control to restore competition.'U.S. NewsSep 26
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Defence minister mum on whether India tensions will impact Indo-Pacific strategyAllegations that Indian government agents may be linked to a murder in Canada have sparked a diplomatic row with India, which is considered a key partner in the Indo-Pacific.PoliticsSep 24
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Ukraine operations won’t be hit by likely U.S. government shutdown: PentagonExisting U.S. military operations supporting Ukraine's fight against Russia wil continue if the U.S. government shuts down over a spending battle that threatens new military aid.WorldSep 21
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U.S. to produce more COVID-19 tests for free distribution as cases riseCanada, by contrast, has millions of rapid at-home tests in its federal inventory as the U.S. works to replenish its own stockpile ahead of an expected fall and winter surge.HealthSep 21
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Biden creates 1st-ever U.S. gun violence prevention office to combat ‘epidemic’The White House said Vice-President Kamala Harris will oversee the new office that will coordinate federal efforts and help states struggling with increasing gun violence.U.S. NewsSep 21
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White House ‘firmly’ rejects any wedge between U.S., Canada over IndiaThe U.S. has not openly criticized India in the wake of the allegations as the Biden administration seeks deeper economic and diplomatic ties with India.CanadaSep 21
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Wildfire-detecting tech powered by Rogers 5G, SpaceX to be deployed in B.C.The first-in-Canada technology will include satellite-connected sensors and AI cameras using 5G networks in northern B.C. that can detect wildfire smoke before the flames spread.CanadaSep 21
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Canada’s India allegation puts U.S. in ‘difficult’ spot as it seeks deeper tiesThe Biden administration has been careful to not condemn India over accusations its agents were involved in the murder of a Sikh leader and Canadian citizen in B.C.WorldSep 20
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Intelligence suggests agents of India behind killing of B.C. Sikh leader: TrudeauThe intelligence comes as Canada has cut off trade talks with India and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was treated to a frosty reception at the G20 summit in India.PoliticsSep 18
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Mayors say housing crisis is ‘dire,’ ‘desperate.’ Is Ottawa doing enough?The mayors of Calgary and London, Ont., said they are welcoming federal funding programs dedicated to the building of new housing units, but added more needs to be done.CanadaSep 17
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Trump’s ‘inflammatory’ comments on criminal case must be limited: U.S. DOJSpecial Counsel Jack Smith's motion, filed Friday, said the "narrow, well-defined'' order was necessary to preserve the integrity of the case.U.S. NewsSep 15
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Ottawa summons major grocery CEOs to talk lowering food prices — or elseThe companies are being tasked with coming up with a plan to stabilize prices by Thanksgiving, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, warning the government is prepared to act.PoliticsSep 14
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Spending fight in U.S. Congress imperils future of Ukraine military aidThe White House is urging lawmakers to pass the Ukraine funding as part of a larger spending bill that's currently being negotiated.U.S. NewsSep 13
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How did Canadian, French military planes collide in Guam? Report gives new cluesBoth aircraft suffered 'serious damage,' according to an initial incident report, and added to the woes plaguing the military transport fleet.CanadaSep 12
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Window to meet global climate goals ‘rapidly closing,’ UN report warnsThe Global Stocktake report says the world is far off track from meeting the goals outlined in the 2015 Paris Agreement and calls for transformational and urgent action.EnvironmentSep 9
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Complexities of Georgia election case involving Trump laid bare at 1st hearingFulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee appeared skeptical that prosecutors can try all 19 defendants together by Oct. 23, when at least two defendants will stand trial.U.S. NewsSep 6
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As older U.S. politicians face health concerns, should there be an age limit?Amid Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell's health scares and concerns over U.S. President Joe Biden's age, there are growing calls for elderly politicians to step aside.U.S. NewsSep 4
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Canadians want urgent climate action, but cost of living stands in the way: pollThe Ipsos survey conducted for Global News found one-third of Canadians agree the cost-of-living crisis and other economic concerns should take priority over climate action.EnvironmentSep 1
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Top Republican Mitch McConnell appears to freeze again, raising health concernsThe 81-year-old Senate minority leader appeared unable to answer a question about whether he will run for re-election during an event in his home state of Kentucky.U.S. NewsAug 30
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Idalia weakens over Georgia after bringing ‘catastrophic storm surge’ to FloridaThe National Weather Service in Tallahassee called Idalia “an unprecedented event” since no major hurricanes on record have ever passed through the bay abutting the Big Bend.U.S. NewsAug 30
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Higher prices are driving some resort community residents to leave: ‘There is a sadness’Resort destinations in B.C. and Alberta are among the fastest-growing communities in Canada, leading to a housing crunch that has made it difficult for residents to find a home.CanadaAug 25